No one can explain why a place like Pu Luong has not been explored earlier. Located along 2 parallel mountain ranges running from north-west to south-east, the reserve is divided by a central valley where there are some settlements of inhabitants and not much influence of tourism industry could be seen.
PLACES TO VISIT IN PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE
Whoever you are, a lady who is looking for a holiday full of relaxation among the magnificent and impressive nature, a gentleman who wants to discover an authentic life of ethnic people in Vietnam or a young man looking for experience via the adventures, …, just come to Pu Luong Nature Reserve in Vietnam and have an exhaustive look.
Let’s see some interesting things you can do in this paradise!
1. Don Village
Whether you will spend 1, 2 or 3 days in Pu Luong Vietnam, promise me that you will stay at least 1 night in Don village, the most beautiful village in this area and is very convenient to reach if you travel from Hanoi. Additionally, Don village is also nice place for trekking activities or experience the feeling of floating along Cham river by bamboo raft.
And if you want to see the stunning waterwheels as well as learn how the locals can move water to the fields by this aqueduct, Don village will never make you feel disappointed. Now in the village, there are still about 20 waterwheels of all sizes remained to make local life and work easier.
2. Uoi Village
If you ask someone who used to visit Pu Luong Nature Reserve the question “Where can I see the feature of a unique village in Pu Luong?”, surely he/she will reply that “Just enjoy the trekking route through Don village and from the top of the mountain, you will see the little stunning village with all households concentrating in one small area.”
3. Kho Muong Village
Kho Muong Village is absolutely recommended by anyone thanks to its primitive beauty, the friendly local people and the picturesque Kho Muong Cave, which is described by a local man “more beautiful than caves in Halong Bay”.
To reach the cave, you need to pass a road which is surrounded by a large field on this side and a stream on the other side.
4. Hieu Village
Together with Kho Muong Village, Hieu village, the most famous here, is also a place to visit in Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Referring to Hieu village, no one should miss the impressive Hieu waterfall, where you can take a bath, stop on the way of trekking for picnic lunch or just simply relax by the fall, hear and see the clear water falling from above. So charming!
PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE AND THE NOT-TO-BE-MISSED EXPERIENCE
Once being in Pu Luong, don’t miss these experiences, which will make you always miss a lifetime journey.
1.Trekking
Trekking in Pu Luong Nature Reserve is the best way to feel the mysterious beauty spreading all around the evergreen region, which is only experienced the best on every single step you make.
Walking by the immense fields, crossing the stream and along the mountain ranges offering nice landscapes for photo shooting and just stopping somewhere to relax among the nature to feel the liberty are all things to do in Pu Luong Nature Reserve that you completely don’t want to miss.
2. Overnight at local homestay
You want to get more experience and get closer to the life of local people? Just spend at least 1 night at local homestay, where you have chance to enjoy the well-prepared dinner by skilful hands of the host and drink with him.
The major minority here is Thai people who are known to have the unique culture “When guests come to their home, only men of the family receive guests, drink and talk with them”. The exceptional culture of Thai people is still hiding many things, which are only unveiled via the speech of the hosts that you can understand deeply. So, don’t forget to stay here and listen to many interesting stories.
3. Floating on river by bamboo rafts
Actually, there are 2 activities on stream you can take: kayaking and rafting. However, the reason why you should take a rafting trip instead is due to the fact that, the peaceful beauty should be put in a slow rhythm.
4. Drive through clouds and mists
If you are an adventurous lover, just hire or borrow the host of place you stay a motorbike and drive uphill and get closer to the dreaming ways hiding themselves in the cloudy scenery.
5. Immerse in a clear stream
Just imagine you have just finished a long way of trekking in hot weather and stopped by a beautiful stream. Don’t hesitate to take a few minutes to immerse yourself in the water to feel the relaxation.
SUGGESTION OF PLACES TO STAY IN PU LUONG NATURE RESERVE
Homestay of Mr.Thuc (in Don Village)
For those who want to get more experience and get closer to the authentic local life, the homestay of Mr.Thuc will be the perfect choice. Mr.Thuc is still quite young but he is the main business man of the family. He is also very friendly and always focuses on making the best care to his guests. The homestay he offers is also where the family live every day, which explains why his house has remained the authenticity for centuries.
In our trip with stay at his house, he confided in us that (translated from Vietnamese): “Before, I thought, to use my house to serve tourists, I needed to make it become a modern place but I was wrong. Via advices of experienced people, I know that my house still hide its own value which is what guests want to see. It’s reason why I used money to rebuild the sanitation and buy new mattress, pillows, blankets and mosquito nets only”.
Mr.Thuc is a gentle man and always be nice with guests. However, he is not really good at English to receive English-speaking non-guided travel groups. So if you feel interested, feel free to consider some tour programs of
Pu Luong Trekking we offer and set up with stay at his house.
